This block is a commonly used block; it is used whenever the Stage must switch to a specific backdrop (instead of the Next Backdrop block, which does not always give the same backdrop). A variable (or any reporter) containing a number or the name of a backdrop can be dropped in.

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Set Attributes

Aside from the attributes of all the backdrops, the two options "previous backdrop" and "next backdrop" are available in the drop-down menu.

History

Prior to Scratch 2.0, this block was called Switch to Background () and did not fire an event upon running. During 2.0 development, this block was also called Switch to Scene (), then Switch to Backdrop (), before being finalized on Switch Backdrop to ().

Example Uses

Because of its simplicity, this block does not have a specific list of main uses; it is simply used to change the background of the Stage. It can be used in animations, games, simulations—anything that requires changes between backgrounds.